Peter Gatkuoth
South Sudanese politician (1938–2010)
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Peter Gatkuoth (1 January 1938 – 26 August 2010)[1] was a South Sudanese politician. He was the third president of the High Executive Council of the Southern Sudan Autonomous Region, serving from 12 July 1979 to 30 May 1980. He was assassinated in 2010.
Preceded byJoseph Lagu
Succeeded byAbel Alier
BornJanuary 1, 1938
DiedAugust 26, 2010 (aged 72)
Yei, South Sudan
Peter Gatkuoth | |
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| President of the High Executive Council of the Southern Sudan Autonomous Region | |
| In office 12 July 1979 – 30 May 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Lagu |
| Succeeded by | Abel Alier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1938 |
| Died | August 26, 2010 (aged 72) Yei, South Sudan |
| Cause of death | Assassination by gunshot |
| Party | SANU |
Death
On August 26, 2010, Gatkuoth was gunned down by Sergeant Gabriel Majur, a reported drug addict and alcoholic who was one of his soldiers.[2]
